"New England, Mid Atlantic, and South" Notes

New England

Geography:
Appalachian Mountains
Boston Harbor
Hilly
Rocky soil
Jagged coastline
Climate:
Moderate summers
Cold winters
Economy:
Fishing
Ship building
Naval supplies
Trade
Port cities
Skilled craftsmen
Shop keepers
Social Life:
Religious reformers and seperatists.
Village and church as center.
Political and civic life:
Town meetings(only happened here-where everyone has a say).

Mid Atlantic

Geography:
Appalacian Mountains
Coastal lowlands
Harbors
Bays
Widde and deep rivers
Rich farmlands
Climate:
Moderate(perfect)
Echonomy:
Livestock
Grain(Bread Basket of America)
Trading
Unskilled and skilled workers
Fishermen
Social Life:
Villages
Cities
Varied and diverse lifestyles
Diverse religion
Political and Civic Life:
Market towns
They would visit once a month and then have everything they needed.

South

Geography:
Appalacian mountains
Piedmont
Atlantic coastal plains
Good harbors
Rivers
Climate:
Humid
Economy:
Large farms
Plantations
Slavery
Cash crops
Wood prouducts
small farms
Social Life:
Plantations
Slavery
Indentured servants
Few cities
Few schools
Church of England
Political and Civic Life:
Countries